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Domestic violence
Thousands charged in family violence blitz as 86% of victims report a common experience
Research points to the two biggest indicators of domestic violence among women in emergency accommodation.
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Investigations
AFP commander raided, suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The Australian Federal Police is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
Opinion
Political leadership
It looked like a spur-of-the-moment act of conscience. But Labor believes Payman’s rebellion was carefully plotted
The young senator’s decision to cross the floor and to later speak out against her party bears all the hallmarks of a carefully co-ordinated plan, according to Labor figures.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Bruce Lehrmann faces court again over alleged Toowoomba rape
Bruce Lehrmann will face another hearing at a local Queensland court today, with his lawyers expected to push to have his rape charges dismissed.
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LoadingCBD feels the love as the Midwinter Ball raises the temperature in Canberra
Business leaders, lobbyists, media executives and actors have descended on Canberra for a night of shameless networking … sorry, raising money for charity. Politics’ newest couple was revealed and one journalist took the opportunity to have a dig at his former employer.
‘Enabler in Chief’: As Biden digs in, Trump turns his attack on Kamala Harris
Trump’s former immigration adviser Stephen Miller also lashed out, seeking to frame the Biden campaign in conspiratorial terms: “What did Kamala know and when did she know it?”
After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be his best ever
He looked down and out against his top-20 opponent, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
Jackson ‘the fittest she has ever been’ as teen Opal dreams of Paris
A super-fit Lauren Jackson continues to wow her Opals teammates and coaches, including teenage teammate Izzy Borlase, who could be joining Jackson in Paris.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head on the Pies skipper
Two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
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Savvy traveller
I flew 300 hours in economy class last year. Here’s how I get the best seat
When faced with long-haul horror, gaining a spare seat or an entire row of seats on “full” flights demands strategy and tactics.
Flip Byrnes
Writer
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Springrock might just be the pub Melbourne’s CBD has been waiting for
The team behind Fancy Hank’s and Good Heavens cook up a new public bar on a busy city corner, with a retro menu and old-school style in spades.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
In central Kyiv, six Australian flags fly amid a sea of blue and yellow
A Ukraine local staying put despite the bombing told me, “I want to live my life so as not to be ashamed of myself to my ancestors in heaven when I die.” His words sum up why I went to Ukraine and did what I did.
James Baillieu
Chairman and investor
‘Rules go out the window’: Why Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons can’t say no to Yorgos Lanthimos
The actors star in the ‘really weird’ Kinds of Kindness, which was made before the Oscar-winning Poor Things was even released.
Polka dots, flying pigs and pockets: How to launch a fashion label
In tough economic times, standing out from the pack can be sensible as well as stylish.
A scene so heartfelt and moving that it is, annoyingly, (almost) impossible to make fun of
The final five must cook a dish inspired by the person who inspired them in their food journey. Best dish wins immunity. Cue the tears.
See & Do
It might be a tale as old as time, but this musical is pure delight
Musical theatre lovers with fond memories of seeing Beauty and the Beast as children will find them refreshed in this production (and kids will love it too).
A darkly funny debut novel and the inner life of teenage girls
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
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Healthcare
Victoria’s budget cuts hit primary care clinics, Royal Children’s Hospital
Priority primary care clinics, promised in 2022 as Daniel Andrews’ solution to the health crisis, are facing cutbacks of up to 25 per cent.
The suburban rail loop will reshape these areas. But councils say they are still in the dark about the details
Three angry councils say the government won’t release even basic details about the changes coming to their suburbs.
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Naked City
Greg Lynn and the mystery of the double fatality at Zig Zag Road
A coroner found it was a murder-suicide, but those who knew the dead couple – who were neighbours of convicted murderer Greg Lynn – aren’t so certain.
Girls arrested, males flee scene after ‘cowardly’ fatal crash in Melbourne’s east
Two 15-year-old girls have been arrested and up to four young men are on the run after the alleged stolen car they were travelling in crashed into another vehicle.
More frost on the way after Melbourne shivers through coldest start of 2024
Elsewhere in Victoria, temperatures in Horsham, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong dropped to between minus 1 degree and minus 3 degrees.
AFL 2024
AFL Briefing
Forgotten Don on verge of a return; star Saint gone for the season; all clubs watching Dusty: Suns
Forgotten Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel is a strong chance to be recalled on Friday night for his second game of the year. Meanwhile, St Kilda forward Max King will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
AFL Briefing
The star Pies racing the clock to face Bombers; Blue Boyd free to play after one-match ban downgraded
Collingwood have two premiership players in doubt this week, but there is relief on the injury front for Carlton and Hawthorn.
Politics
Payman furore to come to a head as Albanese suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future on Thursday and announce a formal split from Labor.
Business
Is Atlassian’s year-long experiment the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s new workspace has just 12 desks in total and barely any meeting rooms. But its workers love it.
Opinion
Regulation
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump’s dangerous ideas have these ‘vigilantes’ worried
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Murdoch’s Sun backs Labour in the election for first time in two decades
The paper, which has supported the Conservatives since 2009, has endorsed Keir Starmer in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Opinion
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a character-filled 1920s arts and crafts residence to a twin-pavilion home with sea views, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
The spare bedroom problem: How home offices keep housing out of reach
The government wants 1.2 million homes built over the next five years. But what about the 3.5 million spare bedrooms across the country?
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Lifestyle
Could delaying menopause help women live longer?
Scientists who study longevity and women’s health have come to realise that the female reproductive system is far more than just a baby-maker.
Culture
The top 10 TV shows to put in your diary for the second half of the year
From Vince Vaughn to Keira Knightley and Cate Blanchett, TV has some treats lined up over the next six months.
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Sport
‘Remiss of us not to address it’: McGrath says Bombers wary of another late-season nosedive
Former No.1 draft pick turned Essendon vice captain Andrew McGrath will run out for his 150th game on Friday night against Collingwood at the MCG.
Two sets down on Tuesday, winner on Wednesday: Kokkinakis does it in five
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race
Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.
Stokes sledges Aussies again as Labuschagne’s county side fall one short in world record chase
Marnus Labuschagne and Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast both scored centuries to set up a grandstand finish in the county clash against Gloucestershire.
‘It doesn’t get any easier’: Boomers wait for Thursday night selection news
The Australian Boomers will play on Thursday night and then wait to hear from coach Brian Goorjian about whether they will be going to Paris 2024.
Jackson ‘the fittest she has ever been’ as teen Opal dreams of Paris
A super-fit Lauren Jackson continues to wow her Opals teammates and coaches including teenage teammate Izzy Borlase who could be joining Jackson in Paris.
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Paris 2024
‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
Have Your Say
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head
The two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
